Transit to Offer Fare-Free Day October 5

Week Without Driving October 1st to 8th — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:40:34 +0000
RiverCities Transit and RiverCities LIFT support the annual Week Without Driving event. We challenge you to see the world from a different perspective that many individuals experience daily. Not only does this limit air pollution, but it can allow you to out and enjoy some physical activity by walking, cycling, or riding Transit. To support this event, Transit will operate fare-free on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Source: https://rctransit.org/week-without-driving-october-1st-to-8th/

Join us at Extreme Machines on Saturday, September 19th, from 10 AM to 3 PM — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:14:02 +0000
Join RiverCities Transit for a fun event at the Cowlitz County Expo Center parking field on 7th Ave in Longview, just across the street from the fairgrounds. This event is free and will take place from 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, September 19, 2026. We will have our new hybrid bus on display. Come take a photo in our bus cutout and spin the wheel for a chance to win a prize!
Source: https://rctransit.org/join-us-at-extreme-machines-on-saturday-september-19th-from-10-am-to-3-pm/

Service Changes Effective October 12, 2026 — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:40:12 +0000
The outcome of the public hearing was to discontinue the commuter bus service to Rainier Oregon due to low ridership. The associated funding will be used to add additional weekday evening service to five local routes. Below is a summary of those service changes that will begin on Monday. October 12, 2026. RiverCities Transit Service Changes Effective October 12, 2026 Route 31 : Add a 7:00 p.m. departure from the Longview Transit Center. The return trip will end at Beech Street and 15th Avenue. Route 32 : Add a 7:00 p.m. departure from the Longview Transit Center. The return trip will end at the St. John Medical Center main entrance. Route 33 : Add a 7:00 p.m. departure from the Longview Transit Center. The return trip will end at 15th Avenue and Hemlock Street (Safeway). Route 45 : Adjust the timetable to improve transfer connections at the Longview Transit Center on the 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. trips.  Add a 7:00 p.m. departure with the return trip ending at the Longview Transit Center. Route 57 : Add a 7:20 p.m. departure from the Kelso Amtrak Depot, with the return trip ending at Washington Way and 9th Avenue. Route 433 : Discontinue commuter bus service due to low ridership, effective at the end of service on Friday, October 9, 2026. RiverCities Transit LIFT: ADA paratransit service provided by LIFT will extend its hours to match fixed-route service.
Source: https://rctransit.org/service-changes-effective-oct-12-2026/

RiverCities Transit & RiverCities LIFT will be Closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:51:02 +0000
Source: https://rctransit.org/rivercities-transit-rivercities-lift-will-be-closed-on-labor-day-monday-september-7th/

Public Hearing for Proposed Service Changes on    September 9, 2026, at 4 PM, at the CTA Board Meeting — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:06:21 +0000
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COWLITZ TRANSIT AUTHORITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with RCW Chapter 42.30, that the Cowlitz Transit Authority will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday September 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in at the Council Chamber, City Hall, 1525 Broadway St, Longview, Washington and by Zoom Webinar. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments concerning the proposed service changes to Routes 31, 32, 33, 45, 57, and 433. The proposed change will be published on RiverCities Transit’s website for public comment at www.rctransit.org, on Facebook, and in paper copy at the Longview Transit Center, and in the City Info Weekly. Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89844443333 Telephone options (dial any of the following numbers): 1 253 215 8782 1 408 638 0968 1 669 900 6833 1 346 248 7799 1 312 626 6799 1 646 876 9923 1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 898 4444 3333 The City Hall is accessible for persons with disa